Idioms

From World of Charun

Idioms and proverbs usually arise from the general outlook on life, religion and environment found with the culture they hail from. Idioms hence tend to confuse those not already familiar with them culturally.

Dazak

A threat does not lengthen your sword = Threats won't get you anywhere

My enemy's liver is the sheath of my sword = I do not fear the foe

Make a friend of the wolf, but keep your sword ready = Never trust the foe

If not for your tongue, the crows would have gouged out your eyes = You are a smooth talker

The wolf has a thick neck, because he kills his own prey = If you want something done right - do it yourself.

A crow will not peck out a crow's eyes = Those who are the same do not hurt each other

In the wedding of the mad widow one who has a meal is the clever one = One who manages to get by in a wild and chaotic situation deserves compliments. Only a smart person can manage to find such a wedding and even enjoy a meal there.

Defend me from chickens, for wolves I'm not afraid of = This refers to people: the chicken are the mean people, the treacherous friends, the wolves are the known enemies. Often used to display courage before a battle with the "wolves".

Desert People

Adding legs when painting a snake = Don't overdo something

Fight poison with poison = Fight fire with fire

Piercing one's shield with one's spear = Self-contradiction (A maker of weapons raised up one of his spears and shouted, "This spear can pierce through any wall!" Then, he raised up one of his shields and shouted, "This shield can deflect anything." When he was asked what would happen if he pierced his own shield with his own spear, he was speechless, since he had contradicted himself.)

A monkey is a gazelle in its mother’s eyes = People are not objective when it comes to themselves and their family

Never say no to a well and its water = Never say never

If your spear is short, lengthen it with a step = Use the resources you have available

Do not blame the gods for having created the lion, but thank them for not having given it wings = Things could be worse

The heat of the sun is felt by everybody, the heat in the heart can only be felt by oneself = There is no point of nurturing a contempt/hate/anger inside us, let it go.